January 12, 2025
Relentless Pursuit of Trusting God
- Darrin Simpson
Sermon Notes
I have trust issues.
Where do I struggle to fully trust God?
Defining Trust
- Competency, Character, Connection
- Care, Communication, Consistency
- Commitment, Contribution, Clarity, Compassion
- Integrity, Loyalty, Openness
- Positive Relationships, Good Judgement
Trust: Belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of ___ . (Jesus)
Healthy relationships depend on trust.
Matthew 14:22-23 NIV
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone,
Jesus knew what they were headed into, and He commanded them into it.
Matthew 14:24 NIV
and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
Matthew 14:25-26 NIV
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
Fear paralyzes us AND erodes trust.
Matthew 14:27 NIV
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Greek Word - tharseó: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident
Jesus always provides assurance when you are doing what He’s called you to do.
Matthew 14:28-29 NIV
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
Get out of the boat.
Matthew 14:30 NIV
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
When you are sinking where do you go?
Matthew 14:31 NIV
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
What God calls you to, He will lead you through.
Matthew 14:32-33 NIV
And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Trusting God means Relentlessly Pursuing God in the middle of the mess.